Bombers star Heppell hits out at critics
Essendon captain Dyson Heppell says the Bombers will continue to have a fun environment at training despite critics of the club's poor start to the AFL season.
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Cripps cleared by AFL over Murphy tackle
The AFL match review officer has ruled Carlton captain Patrick Cripps' actions in tackling Adelaide's Lachlan Murphy did not constitute a reportable offence.
Bontempelli eyes return against Pies
The Western Bulldogs could be bolstered by the return of Marcus Bontempelli, Tim English and Alex Keath in the round-nine AFL meeting with Collingwood.
Brisbane AFL forward McStay out 3-4 weeks
Brisbane forward Daniel McStay and Geelong tall Esava Ratugolea are sidelined with ankle injuries, while Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn has a sore knee.
Seven partying Eagles fined by AFL club
Hugh Dixon and Patrick Naish have been named as the other two West Coast players who broke the AFL club's guidelines by partying at a Perth nightclub.
Buckley responds to Lumumba’s fresh claims
Former Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley remains unclear on what Heritier Lumumba is striving to achieve in the former defender's dispute with the AFL club.
Demons face huge AFL test against Saints
Melbourne are hoping to make it 15-straight AFL wins and move towards the club's games record when they clash with St Kilda at the MCG on Sunday.
Goodes joins premiership reunion at SCG
Former Sydney Swans superstar Adam Goodes was given a rousing reception while joining his 2012 premiership teammates on a lap of honour around the SCG.
Tigers’ Lynch stars in Martin’s AFL return
Richmond have celebrated Dustin Martin's eagerly-anticipated AFL return with a commanding 27-point triumph over fierce rivals Collingwood at the MCG.
Suns topple Swans in stirring AFL contest
Gold Coast have returned to the AFL winners' list with a hard-fought victory over high-flying Sydney at the SCG.
Hodge backs Clarkson for coaching return
Luke Hodge expects his former Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson will return to the AFL and could make an immediate impact with Gold Coast.
Brave Bombers jag AFL upset over Hawthorn
Peter Wright kicked six goals for Essendon, who ran over the top of Hawthorn with an eight-goal final quarter to score their second win of the AFL season.
Lions run over depleted, valiant Eagles
An undermanned West Coast have battled valiantly for three quarters before Brisbane ran away with a 75-point AFL win at the Gabba.
Fears for McStay as Fagan mulls options
Eric Hipwood could come straight in for Daniel McStay next week as Brisbane coach Chris Fagan contends with a glut of injuries to his key forwards.
Demons make AFL statement against St Kilda
The Melbourne juggernaut kept rolling on as the Demons gave St Kilda a reality check in recording their 15th straight AFL win to stay atop the ladder.
Blues expect Cripps in clear after AFL win
Carlton skipper Patrick Cripps was best afield in the win over Adelaide but faces AFL scrutiny over the tackle that left Lachlan Murphy with a sore neck.
Eagles fume over players’ nightclub visit
West Coast coach Adam Simpson says he's furious that some Eagles players have gone to a local nightclub in the midst of WA's COVID-19 spike.
Swans have point to prove in AFL flag race
Sydney defender Nick Blakey believes the Swans are still a long away off reigning premiers Melbourne and red-hot Brisbane in the AFL premiership race.
Lions players take lead against Eagles
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has handed the reins to his players to prepare for Saturday's AFL match against a COVID-hit and out-of-form West Coast.
In-form Port down Bulldogs by 17 in AFL
Port Adelaide have beaten the Western Bulldogs by 17 points at Adelaide Oval for their third straight win of the season.
Dockers crush Roos for sixth straight win
Fremantle have overcome the loss of six players to COVID protocols to post a huge win over North Melbourne in Perth.
Take COVID risks at your peril: Longmuir
Dockers coach Justin Longmuir hopes his team's COVID outbreak will be limited to six players, but he's not sure which of them will be fit to return next week.
Dogs coach laments injury carnage in AFL
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says Cody Weightman is among three Dogs players injured in a 17-point AFL loss to Port Adelaide.
Hardwick, McRae ready to match wits in AFL
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick is excited to take on former Tigers VFL coach and new Collingwood mentor Craig McRae for the first time.
AFLW season situation ‘bad’: Blues coach
Frustration is at boiling point from AFLW players and clubs with Carlton coach Daniel Harford saying the lack of a timeline for next season is a "bad outcome."
Thompson back in AFL after four years out
After recovering from two knee reconstructions, Gold Coast defender Rory Thompson will make his AFL comeback against Sydney.
Ratten wants Saints bravery against Demons
Unfancied Hawthorn pushed Melbourne all the way last weekend and St Kilda coach Brett Ratten wants his players to emulate the Hawks' bravery this Sunday.
Dogs on upward AFL curve: coach Beveridge
Despite sitting 10th on the AFL ladder, Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says he's seen some good signs in his team as they prepare to play Port Adelaide.
Eagles coach gets 10 out of 10 for effort
West Coast coach Adam Simpson will miss Saturday night's clash with Brisbane at the Gabba after contracting COVID-19.
Port’s finals flop now irrelevant: Hinkley
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley say his AFL club's preliminary final loss to the Western Bulldogs is largely irrelevant to Friday night's clash.
Key Magpies fall ill before Tigers clash
Collingwood's Taylor Adams, Brayden Maynard and Nick Daicos have missed training through illness but will be given every chance to recover to face Richmond.